Card making for beginners - paper weaving
This post aims to show new card makers how to make paper weaves with tools and products that they have at home. Primarily aimed at students to make cards for their educators, at home and at school to thank them for the perseverance and amazing job they have done and adapted to the constant changes in rules during this last year of the pandemic.
Please see the video below and close up pictures of the cards as well as the list of supplies used in the making of these cards. Please note links to products are not affiliate links and are just suggestions of possible sources.
PRODUCTS USED:
Patterned paper - 6x6 inch pad. This is a suggestion but there are many patterned paper pads in the market and you could combine a patterned paper with a plain coloured card in a weave as well. Ensure the the plain coloured card matches the patterned paper.
Coloured card - A4 assorted rainbow coloured card 70 sheets
Artline pen - many in the market. I use the Uni Pin Fineliner, Pentel Energel 0.5 (multi pack), Stabilo Fineliner (10 colours, black, 18 colours).
Pen marker - best to get a multi-coloured set, or use any markers that you have at home. Sharpie twin tip (coloured) is good value as you get a fine and ultra fine tip for different width strokes. Sharpie twin tip (black) is good to have as most of your doodles and sentiments tend to be black against a background of colours. The Sharpie twin tip (coloured) set comes with only one black, so you could get just the black set when you run out. If you get the Sharpie twin tip set, you will not need the Artline pens.
White gel pen - the Uni Ball is the best white gel pen that I have used and I have tried many available in the market! However beware that there are many fakes out there using the same name and the ink in these pens do not flow very well.
Base card stock - white, black, coloured (mixed bright, bright)
Scissors - Titanium scissors. You do not need this scissors if you already have scissors. Though longer scissors make it easier to cut a straight line.
Pritt Stick - Small tube, Large tube. Easier to get into smaller areas with a smaller tube and cover large surfaces with a larger tube.
Double sided tape (optional) - 25mm (1 inch) tape. If you need thinner double sided tape, just cut down this tape to fit the area required.
Liquid Glue (optional) - Art Glitter glue, Fine tip. This is what I use (it goes on white but dries clear), but any type of glue/adhesive should do the job.
Black & white printer (optional) - This is only required for sentiments, and if you do not have a printer you can write all of your sentiments, just need to work on your lettering! Also I do not know much about printers and do not feel comfortable recommending one.
Printer lightweight card (optional) - depends on what type of printer you have and you will know your printer best!
Paper Trimmer (optional) - Fiskars, Letion. If using, please use with adult supervision.
Guillotine (optional) - Tonic Studios 8.5”, Tonic Studios 6”, Crafter’s Companion. If using, please use with adult supervision.
Metal Edge Ruler with grid lines (optional) - Docrafts 30cm
Craft knife (optional) - Modelcraft. If using, please use with adult supervision.
Mat (optional) - A3 Cutting Mat, 13 x 13 inch glass mat
Thank you for stopping by and I hope you have fun making cards. Do leave a comment if you have any questions or suggestions.
Have a lovely day!